by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Kent State ranks among other schools offering degrees in nutrition.
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The bachelor's program at Kent State was ranked #51 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition list. It is also ranked #6 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kent State University at Kent handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in dietetics & clinical nutrition services. This is an increase of 79% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in nutrition from Kent State. This makes it the #42 most popular school for nutrition master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nutrition students who receive their bachelor's degree at Kent State is $23,993. This is less than $33,319, which is the national median of all nutrition majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Kent State, nutrition students borrow a median amount of $23,347 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nutrition bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,084.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Kent State paid an average of $955 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $527 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,595 | $20,708 |
| Fees | $172 | $172 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,040 | $13,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,732 | $4,732 |
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Of the 34 nutrition students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Kent State, about 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Kent State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a bachelor's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Kent State does not offer an online option for its nutrition bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Kent State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nutrition program at Kent State make a median salary of $51,228. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $53,223.
The nutrition program at Kent State awarded 14 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 14% of these degrees went to men with the other 86% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a master's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition majors at Kent State University at Kent.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 715 |
| Public Health | 247 |
| Communication Sciences | 122 |
| Medicine | 91 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 63 |
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